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For a few months now, I have been having some stiffness in the whole left side of my body. I also notice when exercising that that side of my body becomes fatigued much more easily than the right side. I have seen a neurologist, and we have done extensive panels of bloodwork, as well as an EMG, and MRIs of cervical/thoracic spine W/O contrast only. I also have a brain MRI w/o contrast from approximately 10-11 months ago. She is confident that I do not have ALS, and I believe her based on the EMG findings. She is also confident, however, that I do not have MS. I'm not sure if I believe this one because I feel that the MRI's should have also been done with contrast. I'm not sure if I need another brain MRI as well, but I was wondering if anyone can offer their thoughts as to whether my examination has been complete enough to rule out MS? Or should I go back and ask for additional testing?

Vitamin B12 and folate levels (Jimmylegs, here at TIMS, recommends magnesium, zinc, and copper also.)Thyroid, liver and kidney functions – I think you have said that the thyroid was checked.Vasculitis evaluation Oral glucose tolerance test (I suggest a "fasting blood insulin test" also.)Antibodies to nerve components (e.g., anti-MAG antibody) Antibodies related to celiac disease (I think this is VERY important, as well as a mannitol-lactulose test for Intestinal Permeability.)Lyme disease – I believe you have had this investigated, too.HIV/AIDS Hepatitis C and B

Discuss areas not already tested with your doctor.

My hypothesis: excess insulin (hyperinsulinemia) plays a major role in MS, as developed in my initial post: http://www.thisisms.com/forum/general-discussion-f1/topic1878.html "Insulin – Could This Be the Key?"

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